1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Many people take the idea of saving money very seriously. Some people don’t spend money because they don’t like the culture of     1     (consume). This is connected to the view that we should make ourselves happy through the activities we take part in, rather than with     2     we buy. There is a British saying that offers some good advice in this situation: “Look after the pennies, and the pounds will look after     3     (they).”

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Since the earliest times, man has dreamed of exploring the universe, but before the mid-20th century, it was considered     1     impossible dream. However, with the efforts of scientists, rockets that could escape Earth’s gravity     2     (make). Scientists tried     3     (ensure)the safety of the astronauts but disasters still happened. People still believe in the importance of carrying on space     4     (explore).

3 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

I have just come back to San Francisco after I went     1     (camp) in the Redwood Forest and visited the wine country of Napa Valley. My hotel is in the Mission District. An art movement     2     (call) the “Mission School” started here,     3     was influenced by graffiti art and comic art.

4 . Antony grew up without gifts at Christmas. When he was a boy, his parents couldn’t _______ gifts for the family. He admitted that for a long time he _______ Santa Claus. He was left to think it was _______ that the magical man always forgot him.

Now Antony is a doctor working at a children’s hospital. He is _______ over his childhood regret about Christmas. He often talks with the kids about the holiday and tries not to _______ their fantasy about Santa Claus. As Christmas approached this year, the hospital saw a sudden increase in young patients, most of whom looked _______. Watching the kids in bed, Antony knew how it felt to spend the holiday without _______. He planned to do something special in the hospital ward(病房).

Along with his colleagues, Antony organized a “surprise party” for the kids on Christmas Eve. It _______ colorful decorations, music, and games, turning the ward into a(n) _______ space. Antony even dressed up as Santa Claus to give each kid a gift, which ranged from picture books to artworks, based on their ________. The unexpected arrangement which brought smiles to the young faces was also ________ by some kids’ parents. As the party ended, Antony was filled with a sense of ________ that he had never experienced before. He was glad to have brought ________ into the children’s lives. This experience enabled him to ________ the holiday more. He realized the meaning of Christmas goes beyond exchanging gifts, but rather lies in spreading ________ and positivity.

1.

A．make

B．afford

C．accept

D．discover

2.

A．disliked

B．trusted

C．observed

D．disappointed

3.

A．interesting

B．natural

C．unclear

D．unfair

4.

A．suddenly

B．hardly

C．totally

D．immediately

5.

A．attract

B．mention

C．increase

D．destroy

6.

A．excited

B．upset

C．curious

D．confused

7.

A．tasks

B．problems

C．mistakes

D．expectations

8.

A．featured

B．recorded

C．advertised

D．avoided

9.

A．quiet

B．cheerful

C．public

D．adventurous

10.

A．studies

B．inventions

C．hobbies

D．donations

11.

A．admired

B．advised

C．judged

D．forgotten

12.

A．peace

B．direction

C．belonging

D．achievement

13.

A．messages

B．secrets

C．surprises

D．exercises

14.

A．admit

B．value

C．doubt

D．ignore

15.

A．care

B．luck

C．honesty

D．wisdom

6 . Did you know that the sun has weather? The sun’s weather, called space weather, can affect the entire solar system. The sun is continuously blowing a stream of tiny particles(颗粒) in all directions, called the solar wind, which is mostly made up of hydrogen(氢). It blows at hundreds of kilometres per second and has been blowing onto the Earth for billions of years.

But why hasn’t it crashed into us? Actually, the Earth has a magnetic field(磁场), which causes the planet to act like a giant magnet in space and protects the Earth from the solar wind. The Earth’s magnetic field is what causes a compass to work. The magnetic field can’t be seen, but we can measure it with magnets and other scientific instruments.

The particles that make up the solar wind are made to change direction by the Earth’s magnetic field, so they mostly pass around the Barth without crashing into us. But it’s not an immaculate protection — because of the shape of the Earth’s magnetic field, close to the North and South Poles, a little bit of the solar wind can sometimes get through and crash directly into the atmosphere.

This crash happens between very tiny particles at an incredible speed. Therefore, instead of throwing off smaller pieces or exploding, the particles give off light, causing polar lights. The colors of the light tell us what type of atmospheric particle is being crashed into by the solar wind. For example, red and green are from oxygen.

What the polar lights, also known as auroras, exactly look like depends on the state of the Earth’s magnetic field and the atmosphere, but more directly depends on space weather. Sometimes the sun produces a storm, which typically will cause an impressive view of auroras only for people who live in the far north and south of the world, underneath the part of the Earth’s magnetic field that can let the solar wind through. But sometimes, a really powerful storm can cause the auroras to be visible in some other places as well.

1. What is mentioned about the magnetic field?

A．It can be measured by a compass.	B．It saves the Earth from external hits.
C．It attracts the solar wind to the Earth.	D．It can be seen with scientific instruments.

2. What does the underlined word “immaculate” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Perfect.

B．Common.

C．Impressive.

D．Changeable.

3. What can be a main factor impacting the color of the polar lights?

A．The speed of the solar wind.	B．The tiny colorful objects in space.
C．The shape of the Earth’s magnetic field.	D．The affected particle types in the atmosphere.

4. What can we conclude from the last paragraph?

A．Powerful storms happen frequently on the sun.

B．Space weather may widen the Earth’s magnetic field.

C．Solar winds“ force plays a role in auroras” visible range.

D．Auroras’ appearance relies mostly on the Earth’s atmosphere.

7 . As humans, we almost always want to land the next promotion or the next big raise, or to strike it rich in some other way. Now a new study offers hope to those of us who have yet to become rich suddenly.

Researchers from the University of Cambridge analyzed close to 77,000 financial transactions (交易) completed by 625 consumers in the UK over six months. The transactions were sorted into 59 groups that matched with different personality characteristics, such as openness to a new experience or if someone is self-controlled or easy-going. The participants were also judged as to their personality types and how happy they were with their lives. According to the study, extroverts (性格外向者) spent about S60 more a year at clubs than introverts. And people who were mindful of their health spent about $140 more a year on health and fitness than people who were less concerned with health.

Researchers then conducted a second experiment where people were given money and required to spend it in a certain way. Extroverts who were required to spend their money at a club, where they would be able to socialize, were more satisfied with their experience than introverts who were sent to clubs. And introverts who were asked to spend their cash at a bookstore were happier than extroverts who were sent to bookstores.

Some people with low incomes may not have enough extra cash to worry about whether their spending matches their personality or other goals. To be honest, having more money on hand can make life a little easier. Once the basics like food and shelter are taken care of, people may be more likely to spend the income meeting some of their other goals and needs.

When you do have extra cash, the lesson is that it pays to think carefully about what you're really trying to accomplish, according to Sandra Matz, one of the study authors. “Oftentimes we just buy stuff our friends have or that our impulsiveness (冲动) leads us to buy,” she said. “What we should do instead is ask ourselves whether spending money on a certain product will actually help us to lead the lifestyle that we want to lead.”

1. What do the results of the transactions analysis imply?

A．Extroverts make more money than introverts.

B．Spending choices reflect individual personalities.

C．British consumers exhibit daring spending behavior.

D．An individual's personality affects their level of happiness.

2. What is the purpose of the second experiment?

A．To compare extroverts’ spending habits with introverts.

B．To confirm the personality-spending satisfaction link.

C．To prove money can indeed buy happiness.

D．To observe if free money goes faster.

3. Which statement best reflects the view in Paragraph 4?

A．Personalities influence spending habits the most.

B．Low-income people are hesitant to show their needs.

C．High-income people tend to spend money impulsively.

D．Sufficient income permits personality-based spending.

4. What might Sandra Matz suggest people do?

A．Earn more money to pursue a desired lifestyle.

B．Pay attention to low-income groups.

C．Be self-aware of the spending.

D．Fulfill basic needs first.

8 . Four event spaces in Berlin

Laelia
Floor size: 48 sqm
Availability: Mon-Fri: 6 am-11 pm;
Sat-Sun: 5 pm-11 pm
Pricing: Per hour: €43; Per day: €320; Cleaning fees: €25

We have one big room with a lot of furnishings(家具与陈设), which we can arrange according to your wishes. Special equipment like sound systems can be rented. We also offer different packages for snacks, drinks or lunch/dinner(ask for an individual offer).

Studiogarten Berlin
Floor size: 140 sqm
Availability: Mon-Sun: 8 am-10 pm
Pricing: Per hour: €80; Per day: €550; Cleaning fees: €50

For workshops or cooking together in a team event. Also for small birthday parties, anniversary(周年纪念)celebrations, or yearly meetings among good friends. In addition, there will be an additional fixed charge of €60 for rental after 6 pm.

juggleHUB
Floor size: 32 sqm
Availability: Mon-Fri: 9 am-6 pm
Pricing: Per hour: €39; Per day: 272

This is a creative space for your meetings, workshops, or seminars. The room is equipped with a whiteboard and renters can choose to add a projector(投影仪). We offer flexible on-site childcare service that can be booked by anyone working in or visiting the space for events. The childcare area is completely separate to avoid noise.

LIANE
Floor size: 160 sqm
Availability: Mon-Sun: 8 am-11 pm
Pricing: Per hour: €66; Per day: €390; Cleaning fees: €55

WiFi, a projector with a screen, 5 tables and about 50 chairs, a refrigerator, and a Bluetooth speaker are included in every booking. We provide drinks, breakfast, lunch, snacks, cakes, and dinner. We cook everything fresh and are open to individual menu requests. Limitations: No parties; No loud music; No dance events.

1. What do Laelia and LIANL have in common?

A．Both offer customized food service.

B．Both are suitable for hosting parties.

C．Both provide free conference equipment.

D．Both discourage any changes to the room setup.

2. How much does it normally cost to rent Studiogarten Berlin from 7 pm to 10 pm?

A．€240.	B．€290.
C．€300.	D．€350.

3. Which space may working parents attending events prefer?

A．Laelia.	B．juggleHUB.
C．Studiogarten Berlin.	D．LIANE